Description
A delicious and flavorful chicken shawarma recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pita bread or flatbreads, for serving
- Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions, for garnish
- Tahini sauce or garlic sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, yogurt, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely charred.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Serve the sliced chicken in pita bread or flatbreads, topped with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and a drizzle of tahini or garlic sauce.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with marinated and grilled eggplant or portobello mushrooms.
- Add pickled vegetables or olives for an extra burst of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Salt content varies
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg